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BMW has a development code for each generation and until recently every BMW carried an E project number. “E” stands for Entwicklung, or development and it dates back to the E3 and E9 models. With more and more models being produced, the “E” numbers moved into triple digits which helped BMW transition to a new nomenclature based on the “F” codename. First model to emerge under the new F codename was the F01 and F02 7 Series which debuted in 2008. For years now BMW fans and not only have begun to refer to specific BMW models by their codename rather than year or variants, so we decided to compile a list of those new F codes that we know they correlate to current and future products. F01 7 Series – Production 2008 F02 7 Series Long wheelbase – Production 2008 F03 7 Series Security Vehicles – Production 2008 F10 5 Series Sedan – Production 2010 F11 5 Series Touring – Production 2010 F12 6 Series Convertible – Production 2011 F13 6 Series Coupe – Production 2011 F15 X5 – Production 2014 F16 X6 – Production 2014 F20 1 Series five-door – Production 2011 F21 1 Series three-door – Production 2011 F22 2 Series coupe – Production 2013 F23 2 Series Convertible – Production 2014 F25  X3 – Production 2011 F30 3 Series Sedan- Production 2011 F31 3 Series Touring – Production 2012 F32 4 Series Coupe – Production 2013 F33 4 Series Convertible – Production 2014 F34 3 Series Gran Turismo – Production 2013 F35 4 Series Gran Coupe – Production 2015 F44 1 Series Gran Turismo – Production 2014 F45 1 Series Touring – Production 2014 F46 1 Series front-wheel drive (exact name is unknown) – Production 2015 It also remains unknown how BMW chooses the numbers in the F codename and especially why there are gaps between them, and we already know that BMW is moving with the next generation 7 Series to the “G” range. The article Guide: All BMW F Codenames appeared first on BMW BLOG

Spy photos of the upcoming 2014 BMW 228i coupe in Orion Silver. The 228i coupe will join the M235i coupe as the first two 2 Series models available in the US. Both models will begin production in November 2013, as a 2014 model year. The following spy photos of the M235i shows you what to expect underneath the camouflage in terms of the car’s sides and the front end - with a different front bumper design of course. Follow our 2 Series news, coverage, and updates @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/2-series/

Here is the German pricelist for the 2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe, which also includes a full ordering guide.

More real life photos of the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo surface from South Carolina. A Mineral Blue in Luxury Line 3 Series Gran Turismo was spotted by the spy photographer Palbay. The new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo will arrive in the US, as both a 328i and a 335i, in the summer of 2013 as a 2014 model. This third body variant of the current 3 Series model family unites the sporty-dynamic genes of the Sedan with the practicality and versatility of the Touring, along with enhanced space and ride comfort. The new midsize Gran Turismo model is built on the 3 Series long wheelbase platform. At 4,824 millimeters long, 1,489 millimeters tall, 1,828 millimeters wide and with a 2,920-millimetre wheelbase, the 3 GT is notably larger all round than the 3 Series Sedan and Touring variants. The F34 is also 200 millimeters longer than the BMW 3 Series Touring and comes with a 110-millimeter longer wheelbase and stands 81 millimeters taller. Front and rear passengers all benefit from a seating position raised by 59 millimeters. The most powerful variant offered is the 335i GT powered by a 3.0 liter turbocharged engine developing 225 kW/306 hp and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft). BMW 335i Gran Turismo accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 5.4 seconds and has a full consumption of 7.7 liters per 100 km. The article Real Life Photos: BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo appeared first on BMW BLOG

BMWBLOG’s Chuck Vossler went to Circuit Of The Americas F1 track to test drive the all-new BMW M6 Gran Coupe. The written review can be found here and it contains an extended photo gallery from the track. The four-door M6 went on sale this spring and has a base price $113,000. Under the hood, BMW fitted the S63Tü high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology that produces 412 kW/560 hp and 680 Newton metres (502 lb-ft) on tap between 1,500 and 5,750 rpm, while maximum output is developed between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm. The engine revs to a maximum of 7,200 rpm. 0-60mph is achieved in 4.1 seconds with a top speed limited to 155mph. The engine is matted to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic. U.S. customers will also get a choice between a DCT and a manual transmission. We took some footage from the track and German back roads to share with you our experience with the M6 Gran Coupe. Let’s have a look. The article Video Review: BMW M6 Gran Coupe appeared first on BMW BLOG

Dyno shootout by Alekshop: From the time Dinan and RD Sport each introduced their 4.6L stroker motors, it’s always been our dream to have a dyno shootout to see how they would match up against each other. Both companies make 4.6 liter stroker motors, but each took a slightly different approach in their design. Dinan chose to design a shorter stroke and bigger bore, while RD Sport chose to design a longer stroke and slightly smaller bore. The shorter stroke approach gives the Dinan stroker a 4608 cc displacement, and the longer stroke approach gives RD Sport a 4619 cc displacement. Practically speaking, both engines are the same displacement, but in theory the longer stroke of the RD engine should give it a torque advantage. We always wanted to put this theory to the test, so we called up our buddy “Mr. Data Collector” who would set it up and collect all the data. The Dinan stroker motor was purchased by Alekshop customer “Dray-M3.” This car is well known to Alekshop dyno days and has been dyno’d on three previous occasions. Dray-M3 always wanted to dyno his car, but we wanted to wait until Alekshop customer “Sleeper” finished his RD Sport stroker so we could dyno them together and turn this into a mini stroker shootout. But scheduling this shootout wasn’t as easy as it sounds. It seemed that everybody’s schedules never meshed. After six months of trying, we finally found a one-week window of opportunity where everybody was available. Not wanting to pass up this golden opportunity, we set it up and made it happen.

BMW’s electric car was caught once again on the streets of Germany, this time in a short video. The revolutionary and highly anticipated city car has still to lose any more camouflage, even with the launch drawing closer. The BMW i3 promises to be a quite a game changer on the electrical vehicle market. It [...]The post BMW i3 caught on short video appeared first on BMWCoop | BMW Blog, BMW News, BMW Reviews.

If you have been mourning for the incredibly popular BMW 3 Series sedan, which is now left behind, a sneak peek to the first images with BMW 4 Series should change your mind and state of spirit. No one can deny how gorgeous the BMW 4 Series coupe really is. Lower and longer, it gets [...]The post BMW 4 Series appeared first on BMWCoop | BMW Blog, BMW News, BMW Reviews.

Our M5POST members recently discovered a string of videos by a Pkill617 on Youtube which featured him cold revving brand new BMWs coming through the Boston Autoport, where he was an employee until this story came to light. He had a special penchant for M models and although he never drove or hooned the cars (at least not on video), he did like to rev them when completely cold. He has since been let go from his job at the Boston Autoport for these actions.

This summer BMW will launch their first 4 Series family. The coupe will arrive first followed later in the year by the convertible. The two models are built on the same platform as the F30 3 Series sedan therefore sharing many of the same options, packages, colors and trims. The 4 Series is available with the following exterior paints: Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire, Estoril Blue, Glacier Silver, Mineral Grey, Midnight Blue, Liquid Blue, Orion Silver, Imperial Blue, Sparkling Brown and Melbourne Red. Inside the car, based on the preferred Line, BMW will offer a variation of colors and trims. The 4 Series Coupe will be offered with pre-defined “Lines” of options, in this case, Luxury, Sport and M Sport. BMWBLOG used an online configurator to spec out the 4 Series Coupe in all the exterior colors and we would love to hear from you on what paint job you would prefer to have your 4 Series in. Black Sapphire Melbourne Red Glaciar Silver Imperial Blue Orion Silver Midnight Blue Mineral Gray Liquid Blue Sparkling Brown Alpine White Black Estoril Blue The article Choose your favorite color for BMW 4 Series Coupe appeared first on BMW BLOG